The Conservation farming Unit (CFU) is a local organisation whose mission is to provide small and medium scale farmers with the environment, knowledge and practical experience to help them successfully adopt conservation farming and conservation agriculture practices. The CFU is currently implementing the Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative (AID-I) project in collaboration with CIMMYT with funding from USAID in 12 districts of Central and Southern provinces for a period of 2 years.

Job Title: Data Entry Internship on contract
Job Location: CFU Head office – Lusaka

We are looking for a detailed oriented and responsible Data Entry Interns to input data and meet deadlines with speed and accuracy in the Information Management System (ISMS) according to the goals of efficiency and customer satisfaction. As a Data entry Intern, you should have a sharp business mindset, skilled at organizing, sorting, and indexing data. Interpersonal, reading and writing skills will also be extremely useful as you will be the key person entering data for the organization.

Key responsibilities:

• Data collection
• Data analysis
• Data entry
• Data reconciliation
• Support the flow and transmission of data and other reports to the relevant supervisor.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to use computer database applications
• Good understanding and use of Internet
• Ability to work with real-time online software application
• Ability to work independently and in a small team
• Attention to detail and well organized
• IT Knowledge is an added advantage.
• Demonstrate multi-tasking and critical thinking skills.
• Must have a positive “can do” attitude and contribute to a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma or Degree in Information Technology.
• 1-2 years of experience in data entry or equivalent training
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word)